Nikwax Wool Wash

Deodorising cleaner and conditioner for woollen technical underwear and wicking clothing worn next to the skin. Wool Wash™ effectively cleans, softens, freshens, inhibits the build up of body odours, accelerates drying and improves cooling efficiency of woollen base layers.

Why technical base layer fabrics dry quickly and cool you down

Woollen base layers are designed to be worn next to the skin, providing user comfort by maintaining body temperature and controlling moisture. They are highly wicking (will spread moisture out over a large area), fast drying and breathable. It is therefore essential to maintain these properties when caring for woollen base layers.

Base layers need to be cared for properly to keep them in top condition

Base layers are fantastic for regulating your temperature and controlling body moisture, but to keep them functioning properly care must be taken when washing. It is recommended to wash woollen items in mild liquid detergents and to avoid using powder or bio detergents, which contain enzymes. Using conventional household detergents or fabric conditioners can impair wicking properties by causing the fabric to retain moisture. This leads to reduced wicking capabilities and slow drying of the fabric, resulting in reduced user comfort. Additionally, standard household softeners and conditioners can lead to pilling over a number of washes.

Anyone who is active outdoors will benefit from wearing a base layer

All active people should use base layers to effectively manage body moisture and regulate temperature. Hill walkers, runners, cyclists, and mountaineers are among those who utilise base layers to maintain their comfort whilst active.

Wash your base layers after use

Once your base layer has been used a few times wash it with Nikwax Wool Wash™ to refresh, remove odours, soften and enhance drying and cooling. Always apply Nikwax Wool Wash™ to used woollen base layers, socks and travel clothing to keep them in perfect condition.

Conventional household detergents and fabric conditioners reduce the performance of your base layers

Using conventional household detergents and fabric conditioners will impair the wicking properties of base layer fabrics. Standard household detergents do not stop odours from building up in the fabric when in use. Conventional fabric conditioners leave water-hating (hydrophobic) residues that will reduce the performance of the fabric, preventing it from spreading moisture and working to its maximum potential. Nikwax Wool Wash™ outperforms conventional household detergents and fabric conditioners at improving wicking, accelerating drying, and removing and preventing odour build up. For best results make sure you use the correct product... Nikwax Wool Wash™ has been specifically formulated for use when cleaning and conditioning woollen base layers. If you have synthetic base layers make sure you use Nikwax BaseWash® for best results.

How Nikwax Wool Wash™ makes your woollen base layers perform better

Nikwax Wool Wash™ is easy to use as it cleans and conditions at the same time. Nikwax Wool Wash™ enhances and revitalises the natural wicking properties of woollen base layers and increases breathability. This helps the fabric to spread sweat, dry quickly, and keep you more comfortable in all conditions. Nikwax Wool Wash™ refreshes your woollen base layers by deodorising and maintains freshness by preventing odour build up when in use. Nikwax Wool Wash™ maintains the softness of your woollen base layers. Nikwax Wool Wash™ outperforms household detergents and fabric conditioners at improving wicking, accelerating drying, and removing and preventing odour.

Like all Nikwax products, Nikwax Wool Wash™ is safe to use

Nikwax takes great care to minimise the effect of Nikwax products on the environment and on you, the consumer. All Nikwax conditioning products are WaterBased, non-flammable, non-hazardous, biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

People who use Nikwax Wool Wash™ say that it does the job

Nikwax Wool Wash™ is the product of choice of professional Outdoor trainers. To find out more about people who are using Nikwax Wool Wash™, and other Nikwax products, take a look at our testimonials page (coming soon).

How to use

Use Nikwax Wool Wash™ in the washing machine

Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use fabric conditioner. Do not use on waterproof clothing. Place item(s) in washing machine. Use 50ml of Nikwax Wool Wash™ for front loading washing machines.* Wash according to care label. * For top loading machines in USA and Canada use 100ml for low water level, or 150ml for medium water level.

Nikwax Wool Wash™ can also be applied by hand

Use neat Nikwax Wool Wash™ to treat stubborn stains before washing. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use fabric conditioner. Do not use on waterproof clothing. Immerse item(s) in hand-hot water in sink or bowl. Use 25ml of Nikwax Wool Wash™. Rinse 3 times in clean water.

Leave your garments to dry naturally

Air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows (tumble drying can shrink or felt wool).

Ingredients

• AQUA
• C9-11 PARETH-6
• POLYDIMETHYL SILOXANE WITH FUNCTIONAL GROUPS
• BUTOXYDIGLYCOL
• ACETIC ACID
• GERANIOL

What's sustainable?

• Taking care of your clothes helps them to last longer and reduces their carbon footprint
  
• Nikwax products are safe to use. No propellant gases, non-toxic, no fluorocarbons, environmentally safe. It’s WaterBased. By using Nikwax you can renew your gear and reduce the impact on the earth's resources.